RK Crosby writes that the political stupidity on display in Sydney yesterday, threatening to take away the REZ, really wasn’t needed on top of the Inland Rail decision.
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Posted inLetters
Letter: McLean Care lost sight of what matters
Former McLean Care staff member Tameka writes that the consequences of the company’s ambitious growth plans are being left for others to clean up.
Posted inLetters
Letter: Judge governments by what they deliver
Denise writes the NSW budget offers rego relief, hospital investment, and drought support, and voters may want to look at the results.
Posted inQuick Word
QW: Renewables mess
What a mess the renewable policy has become. The solution lies in a mix of new and old generation. Not on productive farm land but secondary land away from people. I know they have contributed millions into Inverell. People are voting with their own money with home solar and batteries. Generating new money in regional […]
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QW: Hurrah for Hemp
Re: NSW unveils roadmap to grow $100 million hemp industry Finally after almost a decade of Sydney government inactivity, the industrial hemp industry can move forward and provide New England with a viable plant crop suited to almost any growing location or conditions. We already have one such high security operation, and the possibility of […]
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QW: What has happened to McLean Care
We all would like to know what has happened to our best nursing home. Before I left working there in 2012 it was a pleasure to work and care for our frail elders and under the board of directors. But alas, I had to leave as every thing started changing for the worst. We worked […]
Posted inOpinion, Social
Opinion: When Justice becomes a luxury
Tamworth lawyer Kevin Carr says the cuts to legal aid funding that come into effect July 1 will affect children the most.
Posted inOpinion, Political, Regulars
Denise’s Desk: Common Sense? What Common Sense?
Denise writes that Pauline Hanson may have promised common sense, but did not deliver any at her Press Club appearance.
Posted inFeatured, Opinion, Political, Regulars
Begin Rant: Righto Pauline, let’s fire the liar
RK Crosby is in furious agreement with Pauline Hanson: we absolutely should fire the liar.
Posted inOpinion, Social
Opinion: Who owns McLean Care?
Phil Girle writes that the people of Inverell deserve to know who owns McLean Care now and what is happening with “their” aged care facility.